Low Calorie Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a gooey spiced filling and a light vanilla glaze, all made lighter without sacrificing flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
all-purpose flour
180 g
active dry yeast
7 g
granulated sugar
20 g
skim milk
120 ml
light butter
15 g
egg white
1 piece
Filling
granulated sugar
40 g
ground cinnamon
8 g
Glaze
powdered sugar
60 g
skim milk
15 ml
vanilla extract
2 ml
Instructions
Activate the yeast
Warm the milk slightly and dissolve the yeast with a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy.
Make the dough
Combine flour, remaining sugar, egg white, melted butter and the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
Let dough rise
Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest in a warm place until doubled.
Prepare filling and roll dough
Mix cinnamon with sugar. Roll dough into a 20×30 cm rectangle and spread filling evenly.
Shape the rolls
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log, then slice into 8 equal pieces.
Second rise
Place rolls in a parchment-lined baking dish, cover and let rise 10 minutes.
Bake the rolls
Preheat oven to 180°C and bake rolls until lightly golden.
Make the glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.
Glaze and serve
Drizzle warm rolls with glaze and serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Reheat to restore softness.
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